明察暗访 Open and covert investigation
Explanation
明察暗访，指的是既公开调查，又秘密探访，全面了解情况的一种调查方法。
Mingcha Anfang refers to a method of investigation that involves both open and covert investigations to comprehensively understand the situation.
Origin Story
大明朝时期，京城里发生了一系列离奇的盗窃案，物件价值连城，但却找不到任何线索。皇上龙颜大怒，下令彻查。这时，一位经验丰富的锦衣卫指挥使——张大人站了出来，他决定运用明察暗访的方式，来侦破这起案件。首先，他公开张贴告示，悬赏重金，鼓励百姓积极提供线索。同时，他又秘密派遣探子，深入各个角落，暗中调查。探子们乔装打扮，混迹于人群之中，仔细观察每个人的举动，并收集各种信息。经过一段时间的努力，探子们终于发现了一些蛛丝马迹，他们注意到一个神秘的组织，平时活动诡秘，行踪不定。张大人立刻带领锦衣卫，对该组织进行秘密调查。经过严密的侦查，他们终于掌握了这个组织的犯罪事实，并一举将他们全部抓获。原来，这个组织的首领是一个曾经被朝廷罢官的官员，他心怀不满，利用职权之便，盗窃了大量宝物。此案告破后，张大人因功升官，皇上龙颜大悦，百姓们更是拍手称快。张大人的明察暗访，体现了一种睿智的破案方法，它不仅能迅速收集信息，还能有效避免打草惊蛇，让罪犯放松警惕，从而顺利破案。
During the Ming Dynasty, a series of bizarre thefts occurred in the capital city. The stolen items were invaluable, yet no clues could be found. The emperor was furious and ordered a thorough investigation. At this time, an experienced commander of the Jin Yi Wei – Mr. Zhang – stepped forward. He decided to use a combination of open and covert investigations to solve the case. First, he publicly posted notices offering a large reward, encouraging the public to actively provide clues. Simultaneously, he secretly dispatched spies to infiltrate various corners, conducting covert investigations. The spies disguised themselves, mingling with the crowds, carefully observing the actions of everyone and collecting various pieces of information. After a period of effort, the spies finally found some clues. They noticed a mysterious organization, known for its secretive activities and unpredictable movements. Mr. Zhang immediately led the Jin Yi Wei to secretly investigate this organization. After rigorous investigation, they finally obtained evidence of the organization's crimes and arrested all its members. It turned out that the leader of the organization was a former official who had been dismissed by the court. Nursing a grudge, he used his former position to steal a large amount of treasure. After the case was solved, Mr. Zhang was promoted, the emperor was overjoyed, and the people celebrated. Mr. Zhang's use of open and covert investigations demonstrated a wise method of solving criminal cases. It not only allows for the rapid collection of information but also effectively avoids alarming the criminals, keeping them off guard so the case could be solved smoothly.
Usage
用于形容对事情进行全面细致的调查。
Used to describe a thorough and detailed investigation of something.
Examples
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为了更好地了解市场行情，我们需要明察暗访，收集第一手资料。
wèile gèng hǎo de liǎojiě shìchǎng xíngqíng, wǒmen xūyào míng chá àn fǎng, shōují dì yīshǒu zīliào
In order to better understand the market situation, we need to conduct open and covert investigations and collect first-hand information.
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他暗中调查，明察暗访，终于查清了真相。
tā ànzhōng diàochá, míng chá àn fǎng, zhōngyú chá qīngle zhēnxiàng
Through secret investigations and open inquiries, he finally uncovered the truth.